Annette Bernsten Lantern Staff With COVID-19 cases on the rise again and seasonal depression well on its way, it is more important than ever that individuals are seeking the care they need, both physically and mentally. In a research study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in June of 2020, it… Continue reading Mental health is today’s priority
Hallie Mayes Lantern Staff Mental health has become a significant topic in the times of COVID. On top of this, college students are under immense stress as everything piles together. Even in these hard times, students in the Fire Science program have chosen to serve communities by working towards a degree with various complications. Unique… Continue reading Ignite awareness of mental health: Fire science program presents challenges
Jordan Plowman Lantern Staff Walking to QuikTrip and back, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) walked for Mental Health Awareness Week on Friday, Oct. 4, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The walk was a true test of the power of the few participants. Sophomore Kenyatta Nyirenda, vice president of the Alpha Phi Alpha chapter, said that he… Continue reading PTK walks in solidarity of emotions felt by many
Maddison Farris Lantern Staff On Tuesday, Oct. 1 the Butler Phi Theta Kappa chapter and the SGA held a “Techniques of Breathing Relaxation” class where anyone with an hour to spare and a need for a relaxing breath of fresh air could join them on the grass outside the student union. Jan Taylor, an adjunct… Continue reading Don’t be stressed: Take a breath
Lexi Letterman Lantern Staff Game night, which was a part of Phi Theta Kappa’s Mental Health Awareness week, was held on Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Grizzly Den in Andover at 6 p.m. The evening started out with many game options, beginning with cornhole. In addition to games, Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences Nathan Swink… Continue reading Game night aims for student relaxation
Magnus McFaulds Lantern Staff Two issues ago I wrote an article about my own struggles with depression. When I wrote it, I tried to cover all the bases of what was wrong. However, I did not talk about a lot of things as there are many things I was afraid to write. There is still… Continue reading ‘I’m fine:’ It is not dark forever
Magnus McFaulds Lantern Staff For college students, depression is more and more prevalent. Something once thought to only affect older people is now an epidemic in young people. As college students, the pressure can be piled on every day, from class, to work and to social lives. Jake Tyler, a Ted Talk speaker, talks about… Continue reading ‘I’m fine’: Living with depression
Rachel McClurg Editor-in-Chief Millennials have often been called the “burn out” generation. There’s so much expected of all of us today. We are supposed to get eight hours of sleep every night, stay in shape, get our homework done, study and get A’s on our tests, maintain friendships and romantic relationships and spend time with… Continue reading The ‘burn out’ generation
Ashton Hittle Lantern Staff There are many different issues one may deal with when they become a college student. I feel that I have dealt with all of them at one point or another, but it has never been to the point where I need to see someone for help. Most college students are going… Continue reading One is better than none
Rachel McClurg Editor-in-Chief For some, college can bring on depression and anxiety. The depression that college students experience can become worse as the seasons change as well. “There is a type of depression that is seasonal and appears to increase in the fall possibly due to lack of sunlight,” Counselor Nancy Hamm said. “Sunlight helps… Continue reading Mental health help available to students
